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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.22, 652.78 and 204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.22, 652.78 and 204.15 is: 306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.22 : 652.78 = 204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.22/652.78 = 204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.22x = 652.78 × 204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.22x = 133,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,265.04/435.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.20

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